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Nursing & Healthcare NewsBRN ScandalCalifornia state auditor investigation finds gross misconductThe Board of Registered Nursing is responsible for investigating nurses accused of misconduct, but a recent investigation by California State Auditor Elaine M. Howle, CPA, concluded that three BRN executives committed gross misconduct — ironically, by...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsCOVID-19 VaccinesWill a vaccine be the answer?Judging by current research progress, there will likely be many COVID-19 vaccines in the foreseeable future. However, they might not be the pandemic-ending answer we’re all waiting for. Vaccine Prognosis As public officials argue about reopening...
Feature6 Job Search Tips for NursesAre you ready to try a new direction?Whether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned nurse, job hunting can be a stressful, overwhelming experience. Making a change and jumping into a new challenge is both scary and exciting. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the stress of a career change, but...

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Profiles In NursingEvelyn Lundeen (1900-1963), Neonatal Nurse Who Redefined Premature Infant CareSetting the standards for neonatology careWhen Evelyn Lundeen began the job that would become her life’s work, neonatology as we know it was barely practiced in the U.S. When Evelyn Lundeen began the job that would become her life’s work, neonatology as we know it was barely practiced in the...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsAntibiotic Resistance2.9 million infections a year, but hospital efforts are helpingA new CDC report estimates that antibiotic-resistant infections now kill almost 36,000 people a year in the U.S., but hospitals have made some important progress in infection control. Strong Improvement Two weeks before Thanksgiving, the CDC published...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsToo Little Shut-EyeStudy finds sleep deprivation is common for on-shift nursesHow much sleep do you normally get before a shift? A new study suggests that for many nurses, the answer is, “Not enough.” Eighty-Three Minutes Less If you work 12-hour shifts, you probably find that you get less sleep on days you’re on-shift than...

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Nursing & Healthcare NewsNurses and Environmental ActionBecome a Climate Champion with the ANHEAre you concerned about the impact environmental threats like climate change will have on health and healthcare? Are you looking to do something about it? The Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE) can help. From Lead Contamination to...
Nursing Book ClubThe Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill BrysonA delightful, informative readIf I were asked to select my favorite book of the year, it would be The Body: A Guide for Occupants. Bill Bryson is a bestselling, award-winning author whose attention to detail cannot be matched. Throw in a wry sense of humor and willingness to delve...
My SpecialtyPerioperative Nursing, Bonita Aceto, Redlands Community HospitalCaring for surgical patients at their most vulnerableBonita Aceto, RN, MSN, CNOR, RNFA Director of Perioperative, Infusion and Specialty Services Redlands Community Hospital Please describe the trajectory of your nursing career. I’ve been a nurse for 30 years — I received my ADN and became an RN in...

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